Inclusion in Irish (Cuimsiú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for inclusion?

The Irish for inclusion is cuimsiú (pronounced “KWIM-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aiming.

Q: Does cuimsiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cuimsiú can mean inclusion or aiming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “inclusion” in Irish

Irish:: cuimsiú
English:: inclusion, aiming
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: cuimsigh, to comprise (ag cuimsiú, comprising)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KWIM-shoo” /ˈkɪmʲʃuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cuimsithe, an chuimsithe (e.g. polasaí cuimsithe, inclusion policy)

What does “cuimsiú” mean?

“Cuimsiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

inclusion: The verbal noun of cuimsigh: the act of including or comprising something.Also: including, comprising, comprehension.

1 other meaning: aiming

2aiming: The act of aiming at or hitting a target, also from cuimsigh.Also: aim, hitting the mark.

“Cuimsiú” as a verbal noun

After ag, cuimsiú means comprising: it is the verbal noun of the verb cuimsigh (to comprise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

agat

cuimsiúverbal noun

ag cuimsiúcomprising

“Cuimsiú” with the article

Here is cuimsiú after the article (an t-alt).

an cuimsiú

the inclusion

No change after an

“Cuimsiú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cuimsiú, the Irish word for inclusion.

Tá cuimsiú sóisialta tábhachtach don rialtas.

Social inclusion is important to the government.

Labhair sí faoi chuimsiú i scoileanna.

She spoke about inclusion in schools.

Is é an cuimsiú an aidhm is mó atá againn.

Inclusion is our main aim.

Tá beartas cuimsithe ag an gcomhlacht anois.

The company now has an inclusion policy.

Cuireadh béim ar chuimsiú gach páiste.

Emphasis was put on including every child.

Bhí a chuimsiú go maith agus bhuail sé an sprioc.

His aim was good and he hit the target.

Is ceist chuimsithe í seo dúinn go léir.

This is a question of inclusion for us all.

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Inclusion in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for inclusion?

The Irish for inclusion is cuimsiú (pronounced “KWIM-shoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aiming.

How do you pronounce cuimsiú in Irish?

Cuimsiú is said like “KWIM-shoo” (IPA /ˈkɪmʲʃuː/).

Does cuimsiú have a plural?

No plural form is given for cuimsiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does cuimsiú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cuimsiú can mean inclusion or aiming, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cuimsiú change to chuimsiú or gcuimsiú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuimsiú becomes mo chuimsiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuimsiú (eclipsis).

What verb does cuimsiú come from?

It is the verbal noun of cuimsigh, meaning to include, comprise or aim at; for example, ag cuimsiú gach duine means including everyone.

Inclusion in Irish (Cuimsiú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage